Sonate (Confort Family 4-8 p.)
1994 · 10 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,746 · 16 Oct – 23 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
32 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Relaxed river cruising The Nicols Sedan 1000 suits couples and small families wanting a slow-paced inland waterway experience rather than open-water sailing. This is a proper river cruiser, think French canals and gentle waterways, not a blue-water yacht.
Practical comfort features Heating and a flybridge make sense for European river cruising in shoulder seasons, while the coffee maker and ice maker are nice touches for extended charters. Three cabins sleeping eight work well for two families sharing costs, though berths will be snug for taller guests.
Good-value charter base The €3,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests affordable daily rates typical of river-boat charters. Anjou Navigation operates from the Loire/Anjou region, excellent for first-time boat operators and those who want zero-stress holidays rather than sailing challenges.
Age consideration At 30 years old, this boat is honest about its vintage; confirm with the operator what major systems (engine, plumbing, electrics) have been recently serviced, as older river cruisers can sometimes surprise you with unexpected maintenance needs mid-charter.
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The marina & destination Grez-Neuville · France
Based at Grez-Neuville, France . Sonate is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Good to know
- Location
- Grez-Neuville · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there3 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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